Add 56/36 and 12/75, Solve 1 20/36 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 56/36 and 12/75

1^st number: 1 20/36, 2^nd number: 12/75

56/36 + 12/75 is 386/225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
56/36 = 56 × 25/36 × 25 = 1400/900
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
12/75 = 12 × 12/75 × 12 = 144/900
Add the two like fractions:
1400/900 + 144/900 = 1400 + 144/900 = 1544/900
1544/900 simplified gives 386/225
So, 56/36 + 12/75 = 386/225
In mixed form: 1161/225

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